Episode Description
"Modern jobs will require us to think of unfamiliar contexts....Indian parents, Indian Students, Indian government is spending a lot of time and energy towards memorisingand not fully understanding what they are studying" With fast changes in the job market and AI, it's important for students, parents, and professionals to adapt and handle these changes well. In this episode, Education, AI & Technology leaders Aakash Sethi, Pranav Kothari, and Nishant Chandra talk about how AI is changing education and careers. And how somebody in 2024 should think and plan for their future of work. Aakash Sethi: CEO: QUEST Alliance https://shorturl.at/IozEH Pranav Kothari: CEO:Education Initiatives https://shorturl.at/vX7pY Nishant Chandra- Co-Founder:Newton School https://shorturl.at/8RhIL Key topics include: 00:00 Intro Guest Introductions1:02 Introducing the innovators 2:56 Quest Alliance's impact Pranav's Educational Journey4:13 Growing up and schooling 4:50 College and career experiences 7:11 Educational Initiatives' mission Nishant's Journey and Newton School11:00 Nishant's background 12:17 Founding Newton School Discussion on Learning and Earning16:02 Learning for personal fulfilment 19:13 Adapting to change 20:02 The need for adaptability Exploring Career Paths
23:33 Guidance for 18-year-olds 24:36 The importance of exploration 27:37 How to find your passion- High-frequency micro-experiments Parental Guidance
40:26 Helping children navigate their paths 42:20 Critical future skills Technology in Education
54:25 Technology as a double-edged sword 57:52 The role of edtech 59:59 AI in education Opportunities and Challenges in Edtech
1:09:00 Flexibility and speed in education 1:11:40 Inclusivity in education Future Skills and Trends
1:26:03 Essential skills for the workforce 1:29:10 Multidisciplinary approaches Continuous Learning and Reinvention
1:33:42 The importance of reimagining jobs 1:35:20 Future thinking and adaptation Resources mentioned in the conversation 1. Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ 2. MindSpark: https://learn.mindspark.in/ 3. Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/ 6. NEP (National Education Policy): https://shorturl.at/wsRIg 7. Adam Grant's Work Life Podcast: https://shorturl.at/lsqrp 8. Masters of Scale: https://mastersofscale.com/ About The Better India Show Our mission is to empower #1CroreBetterIndians with knowledge to enrich lives and uplift India. Hosted by Dhimant Parekh, each episode features deep dives with entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders addressing India's complex issues like Climate Action, mental health, fitness & Well being, financial health, education, and jobs. Subscribe Us Now : / thebetterindia
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